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1. Fill out form 759 carefully by completing these specific fields:
2. After completing part 1, enter the required details in: a Combat, b Imminent Danger, c Civilian RW, d Military RW, SECTION B TOTAL HOURS, e Civilian FW, f Military FW, g Historical Hours, and h Total Hours. Then proceed to step 3.
Common errors occur when completing the f Military FW field. Review your entries here carefully before moving on.
3. This section covers INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT RECORDS AND, Sheet No, For use of this form TC the, Name, Rank, Period, FAC, MTFE, Phys Exam, Ejection Seat, Alt Chamber, APART Completed, PART III ATP, Primary Acft, and Std Flt Eval. Enter each of these fields accurately.
4. The final section requires Commanders Typed Name Rank Branch, Signature, Date YYYYMMDD, DA FORM JAN, and Page of APD LC vES. Take your time and complete each field fully before submitting.
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What is DA Form 759?
DA Form 759 is the official U.S. Army document for recording an aviator's Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate-Army. It captures the complete military aviation history of a soldier, including flight hours across all categories, aircraft system qualifications, medical clearance status, and duty position records accumulated during the reporting period.
The form is authorized under Title 5, USC Section 301 and governed by Training Circular TC 3-04.8, with TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) serving as the proponent agency. Processing occurs during the soldier's birth month each year as part of the Army's routine records management cycle. Completing the form closes out the soldier's Military Flight record for the preceding twelve months and updates the official record held by the Department of Defense.
The DA Form 759 is not a standalone certification but the official closing document for a soldier's annual flight review. Data recorded on the form flows into Army-wide aviation readiness reporting, making accurate completion critical for both the individual soldier and their unit's operational accountability.
Who Needs to Complete DA Form 759?
The DA Form 759 is required for U.S. Army soldiers who hold active aviation assignments and have accumulated flight hours during the reporting period. The form applies to the following personnel:
- Rated Army aviators with an active Flight Activity Category (FAC) on record with TRADOC
- Helicopter (rotary wing) pilots and crew members with military flight hours to report
- Fixed wing aircraft pilots with military or civilian flight time logged during the period
- Soldiers assigned to aviation units with Part III ATP training completions to document
- Aviation personnel whose records require standard flight evaluation results on file
Unit commanders and aviation records officers are responsible for coordinating completion and ensuring that each aviator's form is submitted on time during the processing window. The commanding officer must review all flight hour entries and sign the certification section before the form is forwarded to the aviation records office.
Soldiers who are no longer actively flying but still hold an aviation military occupational specialty may still be required to submit the form with updated qualification and readiness status. Check with your unit's administrative section if you are uncertain whether the form applies to your current assignment.
Part I: Name, Rank, and Biographical Information
The first part of DA Form 759 establishes the identity and service details of the aviator being documented. Required biographical entries include the soldier's full legal name, current rank and grade, branch of service, and the period covered by the flight record. The sheet number field tracks how many annual submissions have been completed across the soldier's career.
Part I also documents the soldier's Flight Activity Category (FAC) code, which reflects the type of aviation duties the soldier is authorized to perform. FAC codes are assigned and maintained by TRADOC and must match the soldier's current official assignment records. Any change in FAC status during the reporting period should be noted in the appropriate field.
Physical examination and medical clearance dates in Part I confirm that the soldier maintained flight medical qualification throughout the reporting period. The MTFE (Medical Threshold Flight Evaluation) and Phys Exam fields reference the most recent clearance on record. Ejection seat and altitude chamber training completion dates are also entered here for aircraft requiring those qualifications.
Part II: Flight Hours Across All Categories
Section B of DA Form 759 provides a detailed breakdown of total flight hours by category. This is one of the most critical sections of the form because the hour totals feed directly into Army aviation readiness databases. Accuracy here is essential.
The eight flight hour categories on DA Form 759 are:
- a. Combat - Hours logged during active combat operations or combat support missions
- b. Imminent Danger - Flight time in designated imminent danger zones, tracked separately from standard combat hours
- c. Civilian RW (Rotary Wing) - Time in civilian-registered helicopter aircraft, including time logged before or alongside military service
- d. Military RW (Rotary Wing) - Hours in Army and Department of Defense helicopter aircraft on official military assignments
- e. Civilian FW (Fixed Wing) - Fixed wing (airplane) hours logged in civilian-registered aircraft
- f. Military FW (Fixed Wing) - Fixed wing hours in military aircraft during official assignments
- g. Historical Hours - Carried-forward total from prior DA Form 759 submissions representing the soldier's lifetime flight record
- h. Total Hours - Cumulative sum of all categories for the current and all prior reporting periods
The Military FW (f) field is consistently the most error-prone category. Cross-reference your unit flight logs and any personal pilot logbooks before entering this figure. If you have both military and civilian fixed wing hours for the period, verify that each type is recorded in the correct field before finalizing Section B.
Part III: Aircraft Qualifications and ATP Records
Part III of DA Form 759 captures the soldier's primary aircraft system assignment and standard flight evaluation results. The Primary Acft (Primary Aircraft) field identifies the specific aircraft type the aviator is currently qualified to operate as their primary duty aircraft. The Std Flt Eval (Standard Flight Evaluation) field records whether the aviator successfully completed the required proficiency check for that aircraft type during the reporting period.
Additional Training Program (ATP) completions are documented in the PART III ATP section. These include instrument proficiency checks, emergency procedure qualifications, night vision goggle training, and other mission-specific certifications required by the soldier's unit. APART Completed (Army Physical Assessment Record of Training) is also noted here, indicating that the aviator has completed the required physical performance assessments for continued flight duty.
Soldiers with qualifications on multiple aircraft systems should note their primary system in Part III and document additional qualifications through their unit's supplemental records as directed by their aviation records officer.
Commander's Certification and Submission
The final section of DA Form 759 requires review and certification by the commanding officer. The commander must enter their typed name, rank, and branch before signing. The signature date uses the YYYYMMDD format required across all Army official documents. For example, July 12, 2026 would be entered as 20260712.
After the commander certifies the form, it is submitted to the appropriate aviation records office for processing. The records office verifies all entries against the soldier's flight logs and official TRADOC records before updating the permanent personnel file. Retain a copy of the completed form for your personal records in case discrepancies arise during review.
Frequently Asked Questions About DA Form 759
What does DA Form 759 document?
DA Form 759 documents an Army aviator's complete flight record for the annual reporting period. It covers total flight hours across eight categories, aircraft system qualifications, medical clearance status, ATP training completions, and the commanding officer's certification. The completed form closes out the soldier's Military Flight record and updates the Department of Defense's official aviation personnel database.
How long does it take to complete DA Form 759?
Completing the form typically takes 15 to 30 minutes when all flight logs are gathered in advance. Gathering your pilot logbooks, unit flight records, medical clearance dates, and qualification documentation before you start will make the process straightforward. Soldiers who need to reconcile discrepancies between personal and unit logs may take longer, so build in extra time if your records are spread across multiple sources.
What if I make an error on DA Form 759 after submission?
Corrections to a submitted DA Form 759 require coordination with the aviation records office and the soldier's commanding officer. A corrected form must be completed in full, re-certified by the commanding officer, and resubmitted. Keep copies of all flight logs used when completing the original form, as these will be needed to support any correction request.
Can I fill out DA Form 759 online?
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Where can I find other Army forms used alongside DA Form 759?
FormsPal provides access to many official Army administrative forms. Soldiers completing DA Form 759 may also need to work with the DA Form 1380 (Record of Individual Performance), the DA Form 87 (Certificate of Training), or the DA Form 67-9-1 (OER Support Form) as part of comprehensive Army personnel record management.